With my second dentist appointment done and dusted I am finally up to date with all things medical for the time being. It really is a marathon. So far this year I have seen my cardio, gynae, ophthal, dermo, pneumo, thyroid specialist and lung specialist - all check-ups or follow-ups. Most of them ask for tests, scans etc so it is a question of traipsing here and there to do the tests then back to the doc with the results.
With no GP system I have to organise this myself, choose a specialist, make the appointments etc. Thank goodness my medical insurance covers me for all this, it is worth the high monthly fee I pay. One thing I like about this system is that if you don´t care a particular doctor you can choose another, unlike in England where you are stuck with whoever your GP has referred you to.
The fun and games will start again when I have cataract surgery in a couple of month´s time but for the time being I´ll enjoy the break.
You've had the complete coverage. We see specialists here too without a long wait. Most of it is paid by state insurance. I really don't like doctors but at least this way you know how your health is.
ReplyDeleteMind you we do have to give a little 'present' under the table to grease the gears but it's usually not much and it's worth it.
Your little 'present' under the table sounds well worth it, my health insurance is very expensive but well worth it too as I have caught more than one potentially serious problem in the early stages and got it sorted.
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